First Time in History? All Germany Players Wear Nike Boots in 2018 World Cup Qualifiers Match
Update: All players of Germany's starting XI except Thomas Müller were sponsored by Nike and laced up in the boots of the US giant in yesterday's match against Azerbaijan. After Thomas Müller was replaced by Amin Younes in the 69th minute, all Germany players on the pitch wore Nike soccer cleats, very likely for the first time ever in the history of the German national football team.
All 11 Germany Players On The Pitch Sponsored by Nike
After Thomas Müller was subbed off in the second half, all German players wore Nike soccer shoes.
Original article - Germany National Team Boot Battle - August 29 2017 Germany manager Joachim Low some days days ago announced his squad for their upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and there were several surprise exclusions from the side. Beside several stars such as Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng, Manuel Neuer and BVB's Marco Reus that will miss through injury, Joachim Löw also left out Leroy Sane, Shkodran Mustafi and Andre Schürrle.
We take a look at the football boots brands of Germany's players, revealing that Puma has no player of the squad under contract.
All Players Of Germany's Latest Squad Wear Boots From Adidas & Nike Only
Nike makes the cleats for 13 of Germany's 24 players nominated for the 2018 World Cup qualifier matches against Czech and Norway, while Adidas has 11 players under contract.
Interestingly, just as it was the case in last year's Euro, Puma makes the cleats for no Germany national team player (Marco Reus hasn't been called up since more than 12 months because of injuries), while Jonathan Tah (Under Armour) has also not been called up for almost one year now.
Germany's possible Starting XI, however, is dominated by Adidas with 7 seven players (Nike: 4 Players).
Germany Starting XI - Boot Statistics
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Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
